Event Week Info

We look forward to CELEBRATING YOU on Saturday, February 1 at 10 a.m. at the 5th Line 5K presented by OhioHealth at Nationwide Arena.

Below is important information for this year's 5th Line 5K.

Packet Pick Up will be from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Jan. 30 and from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Fleet Feet Sports Lewis Center, 1270 E. Powell Rd., Lewis Center, Ohio 43035.

The 5th Line 5K presented by OhioHealth will start outside of Nationwide Arena on Nationwide Boulevard and "Finish On Center Ice" inside of Nationwide Arena. The race will start at 10 a.m. so please give yourself plenty of time and arrive by 9 a.m. Arena District Parking Garages will open and parking will be $5.

If you initially signed up for the Virtual 5K, your packet has been mailed to you and it should arrive shortly. For instructions on how to post your results and photos, be sure to visit our virtual toolkit page.

After you finish, celebrate at the Post-Pace Party on the main concourse inside Nationwide Arena!

Please share your 5th Line 5K presented by OhioHealth photos on social media by tagging @BlueJacketsNHL, @OhioHealth and @M3SSports and using the hashtags #5thLine5K and #CBJ!

Thank you for your support of the 5th Line 5K presented by OhioHealth! Please email us at info@m3ssports.com or see us at Packet Pick Up with any questions.

EVENT TIPS & INFORMATION

Start Line: The 5th Line 5K presented by OhioHealth will start outside Nationwide Arena on Nationwide Boulevard and "Finish On Center Ice" inside Nationwide Arena.

The race starts promptly at 10 a.m. so please give yourself plenty of time and arrive by 9 a.m.

Arrive Early! Nationwide Arena's main concourse will open at 8 a.m. to stay warm before the start of the race.

Your Race. Your Pace! Faster paces should start towards the front and slower paces, walkers and strollers should start towards the back. This event is chip-timed so your time doesn't start until you cross that Start Line!

Gear Check: Gear Check will be available on the main concourse inside of Nationwide Arena before the race.

Remarkable Experience Tip: All bags must be marked with your NAME, PHONE NUMBER and BIB NUMBER. A Gear Check Tag will be on your Bib - affix this to your bag before arriving for a quick drop-off / pick-up process.

Post-Race Celebration: After you finish, make your way to the Recovery Zone and celebrate at the Post-Pace Party on the main concourse inside Nationwide Arena! The Post-Race Party includes:

· Complimentary Slice of Jet's Pizza

· Fan Zone

· Cannon Photo Opportunities

· DJ, Games & Prizes

Remarkable Experience Tip: Promptly make your way off the Center Ice Experience and to the Recovery Zone to make room for all the finishers. You can watch friends and family finish in sections 113 and 114

WEATHER & RACE DAY CONDITIONS

We're expecting very cold morning temperatures around race start. Please plan ahead and dress for winter running and walking, including layers, gloves, hats, and face coverings as needed. Many runners choose to wear an extra outer layer or disposable clothing while waiting at the start, which can be removed just before the race begins.

The 5th Line 5K will start outdoors on Nationwide Blvd and finish inside Nationwide Arena, giving runners and walkers a warm, indoor finish area to recover, celebrate and warm up after crossing the line. As a reminder, Nationwide Arena's main concourse will open at 8 a.m. to stay warm before the start of the race.

Be mindful of time spent outdoors before and after the race, especially if spectating or waiting for others to finish. Listen to your body and use your best judgment.

Additionally, if you feel it's too cold, we offer a Virtual 5th Line 5K. If you want to move from in-person to Virtual, just let us know at Packet Pick Up and we can provide a finisher's medal along with your shirt and bib.

Cold-Weather Planning Tips:

Dress in adjustable layers
Wear gloves, a hat, and/or a face covering
Consider throwaway layers for the start line
Stay moving before the start to keep warm

We will continue to monitor weather and course conditions closely. If any changes to race operations are needed, all registered participants will be notified via email and social media.

We're excited to race with you and appreciate everyone's preparation and flexibility as we celebrate hockey, winter, running and walking in downtown Columbus!

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking is available on Race Day in a variety of lots and garages in the Arena District for $12, including the preferred Front Street and Neil Avenue garages in addition to the Marconi, Arena and McConnell garages.

* The Front Street Garage is easily accessible using the 3rd Street exit off I-670

* The Neil Avenue Garage is easily accessible using Spring Street to Neil Avenue.

Parking Info